Kro, Sb.(En, -er) - Danish Public House

WHO WE ARE

A Kro is a Danish village pub. Obviously Manchester isn’t a Danish village but we hope our bar will have the same qualities and comforts of a KRO; good food, good beer and a warm welcome.

The Ruby family, who run KRO, come from Jutland on the west coast of Denmark. The head of the family, Borge, trained to be a chef and during his national service was the chef for the King of Denmark, on the Royal Yacht. He then came over to work in the London Hilton as bar manager, which was followed by a time managing the Danish Food Centre, formally on Cross Street, Manchester.

The Danish Food Centre was the first place that served real coffee in Manchester. They had the largest cold buffet table outside of Scandinavia, and they boasted a cafeteria, a bar, a retail shop, a first class restaurant as well as a take away service.

Mark Ruby, Borge’s son, also trained to be a chef and worked in the Royal Hotel, Copenhagen and on the QE2 before establishing KRO in 1999.

WHAT WE DO

In 1999 we opened KRO Bar opposite the University Manchester Student Union in a delightful Grade II listed building. This popular cafe bar serves breakfast and lunch during the day and has regular events happening during the evening. KRO is a great place for a drink and something to eat. The perfect meeting place before or after lectures or whatever the excuse! Wherever you are on Oxford Road you are never too far from our welcoming and award winning bar and restaurant.

We are a leading supplier of festival bars and festival catering and have worked across the UK at many leading events.

A BIT MORE ABOUT US

Find out a little more about KRO and where we are located

KRO Bar

During the day you can relax in our grade II listed building or large decked beer garden. Whether it be a chat over coffee and cake, a few afternoon drinks or a great lunch or dinner chosen from our extensive menu. Free venue hire.

KRO Catering

Kro Catering and Events is a part of the KRO group, one of Manchester's leading bar and restaurant companies. Our strength is being able to offer a complete service. So whatever catering needs you have, why not give us a try?